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Barbara Sharief
American Politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Barbara Muhammad Sharief (born November 7, 1971) is an American politician and nurse. Serving as a Broward County commissioner from 2010 to 2021, she was appointed mayor from 2013 to 2014, and again from 2016 to 2017.[1][2][3] She is the county's first African-American female and Muslim mayor. Sharief is also a former Miramar city commissioner and vice mayor.[4] In September 2022, she announced her candidacy for Florida's 35th Senate District in the 2024 election.[5]
Quick Facts Mayor of Broward County, Preceded by ...
Barbara Sharief | |
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Mayor of Broward County | |
In office November 22, 2016 ā November 17, 2017 | |
Preceded by | Marty Kiar |
Succeeded by | Beam Furr |
In office November 19, 2013 ā November 18, 2014 | |
Preceded by | Kristin Jacobs |
Succeeded by | Tim Ryan |
Personal details | |
Born | (1971-11-07) November 7, 1971 (age 52) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Miami Dade College (ASN) Florida International University (BSN, MSN) Wilkes University (DNP) |
Website | Official website |
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